Friends of Robert Arkenstall School
Analysis
Friends of Robert Arkenstall School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ely. It was registered in October 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides other finance.
In the financial year ending August 2026, Friends of Robert Arkenstall School reported income of £17k and spending of £13k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £7,372 to £17k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2026, when income rose by 87%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of Robert Arkenstall School sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Emneth Academy (£17k), Badger Hill Scout Group (£17k) and Seahaven District Scout Council (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The object of the Group is to advance the education of pupils in the school by developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school; and engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of pupils.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Emneth Academy | Wisbech | £17k |
| Badger Hill Scout Group | Bedford | £17k |
| Seahaven District Scout Council | East Sussex | £17k |
| The Friends of Ryefield School | Uxbridge | £17k |